Venice-based visual effects studio The Mission proves chocolate and caramel to be an industrious combination in the VFX-laden :15 “Teamwork” for Hershey’s out of Arnold, NY. The spot features the iconic Kiss, now infused with caramel, heaving blocks of the golden confection into a warming vat. The animation portion of the spot was directed by The Mission‘s Piotr Karwas.nn”Teamwork” opens on an all-CG factory populated with hard-hat clad Kisses, all working together to toss cubes of golden caramel into a vat. They use their drop-shaped bodies to move the cubes from stack to train to vat, and finally in finished form into the mouths of an amorous couple sitting on a riverside dock. The spot closes on the tags, “Delightfully delicious” and “One-of-a-Kind Kisses,” along with the caramel-infused Kiss itself.nn
nnCreditsnnClient: Hershey’snTitle: “Teamwork” :15nAirdate: Currently airingnAgency: Arnold, NYnAgency Producer: Adam PerloffnAssociate Creative Directors: Meghan Williams, Nate WilliamsnChief Creative Director: John StaffennVFX/Animation: The Mission, Venice, CAnExecutive Producer: Michael PardeenAnimation Direction and Editing: Piotr KarwasnDesign and Modeling: Chad FehmienAnimation: Alfonso AlpuertonLighting and FX: Samir LyonsnCompositing: Katrina SalicrupnVFX Producer: Ryan Meredithn nAbout The MissionnThe Mission is a high-end visual effects studio specializing in commercials, film and digital content. It is located in the middle of the pop-culture hub known as Abbot Kinney in Venice, CA.nnWith the talents of some of the most creative and experienced artists in the industry, working with the latest tools and a top-notch production staff, The Mission is a lean and dynamic powerhouse of a partner to deploy into your creative process.nnFrom concepting, previs, and on-set-supervision, to 2d and 3d visual effects work & design, and on to final mastering, The Mission brings a smart, beautiful and efficient component to every visual dimension of your project. www.themissionstudio.comVirginia Scripps Press Kitchen 310-392-6682
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